Ever had a metal horseshoe

Ever had a metal horseshoe dropped on your foot? Ever wanted to play horseshoes with your younger children? Well, if you have had these questions come up or many others around the more dangerous metal horseshoes, you need take a look at Sportcraft’s Bean-Bag Horseshoe set.

I think we can skip the lesson on how to play horseshoes and get into how Sportcraft has taken this iconic game and made it more accessible to families. I figured the best way to get a feel for the product was to bring it out and play with our two sons (5 and 7 years old). They were very interested in playing a game that they had only seen the adults play, so they were both excited to get it set up as quickly as possible. We decided to play it outside and took the mats out and the stakes. For our first game we put the stakes straight into the ground instead of using the plastic holder. This worked out well, and the boys loved the game.

The horseshoes have a great feel (weight) to them, and the outside texture is a leather type that makes them easy to grip. They also seemed like they would hold up for a lot of summers if you took care of them. Plus you are not that worried if you get hit with one, which makes this a safe way to toss the shoes.

Fun was had by all, and it was very easy to see if a point was made since the mat includes a circle on it, which your horseshoe has to land inside to score. Makes for a lot less arguing, especially with two competitive boys! When we tried putting the stake into the plastic holder, the adults at the party ruined it by flipping the mat over by throwing too hard, so my suggestion is, if you have a mixed group of kids and adults, then just put the stakes into the ground. If it is a kids only group or you’re playing indoors, the stake holders would work fine–just no throwing your arm out trying for a ringer at 10 paces!

I was very impressed with the quality of the Horseshoes.  The fact that a bag came with the set to take them with you to different parties or on vacation easily was a plus. The price was reasonable, so add this to your collection of outdoor games.  With the holiday weekend coming up, Sportcraft’s Bean-Bag Horseshoes set makes a perfect game for a family gathering.